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Elena Coll Corderas

BARCELONA

Summary

Lawyer with more than 12 years of experience.
Specialist in procedural law, aviation law and consumer law, with knowledge of public procurement, and in the interpretation and drafting of legal texts and administrative documentation. Used to dealing with other opposing counsel as well as clients and individuals. I am a decisive person, used to working under pressure and with experience in court. Communication is another part of my life that I have worked on, taking several courses in communication skills as well as a master's degree. On a personal level, I am an actress in my spare time and a lover of travelling. I am looking forward to living an experience in another country, working for a leading company.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Officer at the Catalan Court of Procurement

CATALAN GOVERNMENT
12.2022 - Current

Public Law, Administrative Litigation, Procurement Law.

  • Member of the body of lawyers of the Catalan Court of Procurement.
  • Analysis of appeals lodged by companies in tendering processes.
  • Drafting of binding decisions for contracting bodies and tendering companies.
  • Creation and application of Spanish doctrine in public procurement law and administrative law.

Senior Lawyer

AUGUSTA ABOGADOS
11.2015 - 12.2022

Litigation Department, Consumer Law and Aviation Law.

  • Managed client portfolio, mainly airlines such as: RYANAIR, DAC, CONDOR FLUGDIENST GmbH, AIR ARABIA and BRUSSELS AIRLINES. Assisting them on legal proceedings against the business on EU261 passengers’ rights and staying up to date on the latest case law issued by the CJEU on interpretation of EU261 legislation.
  • Used and testing of the innovative One Sky Solutions platform as the European complaint tracking and monitoring platform for all European airlines subscribing to the system.
  • Recurrent contact with bodies such as EUROCONTROL and the Spanish State Aviation Safety Agency (AESA) for the management of cases.
  • Managed more than 600 procedures per year under tight deadlines and high pressure.
  • Represented clients before Spanish courts.
  • Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
  • Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
  • Evaluated findings and developed strategies and arguments in preparation for case presentations.
  • Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcome of cases.
  • Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
  • Drafted demurrers and replied to oppositions.
  • Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.


Lawyer

ANGLÈS&BUXEDA ADVOCATS
06.2013 - 11.2015

Litigation Department.

  • Specialized in civil and commercial litigation.
  • Attended at hearings, drafting of claims, appeals and pleadings.
  • Negotiation with debtors and establishment of payment agreements with them and with the lawyers representing them.
  • Ongoing dealings with clients (mainly banks).

Assitant to Court's Agent

PROCURADOR JOSEP RAMÓN JANSÀ MORELL
10.2011 - 06.2013

Managed and monitored all types of contentious proceedings, support to lawyers and attendance at hearings on behalf of individuals and companies (national and international).

Legal Services Specialist

DESPATX DE NOTARIS, SCP
08.2008 - 12.2010

Formalized and processed policies, managed claim debts and supported notaries.

Trainee

ASESORÍA J.R. García Llorente S.L.
07.2008 - 08.2008
  • Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
  • Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
  • Collaborated with employees from various backgrounds.
  • Supported organizational objectives with help from existing employees.

Education

Expert Degree in Consumer Affairs And Mediation - Law

Ilustre Colegio De La Abogacía De Barcelona (ICAB)
Barcelona
06.2022

Master's Degree in Corporate Communication - Strategic And Corporate Communication

UPF School of Management
Barcelona
06.2019

BA Honours Degree in Law - Law

UNIVERSITAT POMPEU FABRA
Barcelona
06.2010

Skills

Languages

  • Spanish - native
  • Catalan - native
  • English - full professional proficiency- (C1, FCE, TOLES-Legal English - Test of Legal English Skills Advanced Level - TOLES Cambridge Law Studio)

Specific job skills

  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Public Speaking
  • Multitasking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Remote Office Availability
  • Customer Relations

Timeline

Legal Officer at the Catalan Court of Procurement

CATALAN GOVERNMENT
12.2022 - Current

Senior Lawyer

AUGUSTA ABOGADOS
11.2015 - 12.2022

Lawyer

ANGLÈS&BUXEDA ADVOCATS
06.2013 - 11.2015

Assitant to Court's Agent

PROCURADOR JOSEP RAMÓN JANSÀ MORELL
10.2011 - 06.2013

Legal Services Specialist

DESPATX DE NOTARIS, SCP
08.2008 - 12.2010

Trainee

ASESORÍA J.R. García Llorente S.L.
07.2008 - 08.2008

Expert Degree in Consumer Affairs And Mediation - Law

Ilustre Colegio De La Abogacía De Barcelona (ICAB)

Master's Degree in Corporate Communication - Strategic And Corporate Communication

UPF School of Management

BA Honours Degree in Law - Law

UNIVERSITAT POMPEU FABRA
Elena Coll Corderas